Hale Maluhia Country Inn, Kailua-Kona

Hale Maluhia Country Inn - A tranquil Hawaiian plantation-style inn with private cottages, lush gardens, and ocean views

Set in Kona's coffee country, Hale Maluhia Country Inn offers a traditional Hawaiian plantation-style experience with five private bedroom suites and two standalone cottages. Selected rooms feature kitchenettes, private lanais, and garden or ocean views, while the Japanese Tea House includes a Carrara marble wet bath. Guests can use the shared kitchen for meals or relax in the common area, which opens to a lanai with tropical birdwatching. The inn provides high-speed Wi-Fi, free parking, and proximity to Kahalu'u Beach Park, known for snorkeling and manta ray night dives. Located less than 10 minutes from downtown Kailua-Kona, Hale Maluhia sits at 286.5 m elevation amid coffee farms and fruit trees.

Pros

The Japanese Tea House features unique shoji windows and a marble wet bath.

Proximity to Kahalu'u Beach Park, a top snorkeling destination with manta ray night dives.

Free parking and high-speed Wi-Fi are available throughout the property.

A shared kitchen allows guests to prepare meals with local ingredients.

The lanai offers a peaceful space for birdwatching and relaxation.

Cons

Some rooms lack air conditioning, relying on natural ventilation.

The inn's rural setting requires a car for convenient access to downtown Kailua-Kona.